Is Consolidated Electrical Distributors a good company to work for?

Consolidated Electrical Distributors has an overall rating of 4.0 out of 5, based on over 897 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 70% of employees would recommend working at Consolidated Electrical Distributors to a friend and 77% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Consolidated Electrical Distributors have been left by employees working as PC Manager , Manager and Profit Center Manager .

Does Consolidated Electrical Distributors pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Consolidated Electrical Distributors employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Consolidated Electrical Distributors. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Consolidated Electrical Distributors?

70% of Consolidated Electrical Distributors employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Consolidated Electrical Distributors 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Consolidated Electrical Distributors?

Management Trainee (56) , Sales (40) , Intern (39) , Inside Sales (34) , Inside Sales Representative (31) , Sales Trainee (27) , Warehouse Worker (22) , Manager (19) , PC Manager (18) , Project Manager (17) , Profit Center Manager (16) , Outside Sales Representative (14) , Sales Associate (12) , Warehouse Associate (11) , Counter Sales Representative (9)

What are the pros of working at Consolidated Electrical Distributors according to real employee reviews?

"Great people and" ((in 62 reviews)); "good benefits for long term employees" ((in 44 reviews)); "Management is great to work with" ((in 29 reviews)); "Really positive and good work environment" ((in 22 reviews)); "We have truly built a great culture and we work great together" ((in 21 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Consolidated Electrical Distributors according to real employee reviews?

"The pay is low for a company that requires the employees to make knowledge base articles and train each other." ((in 46 reviews)); "Long hours and very demanding" ((in 15 reviews)); "Training depends 100% on who your guiding profit center manager is." ((in 11 reviews)); "Low salary and profit sharing for the first 3 years" ((in 8 reviews)); "Nepotism and a peculiar family" ((in 6 reviews))

What are employees saying about Consolidated Electrical Distributors layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Consolidated Electrical Distributors layoffs and their outlook for job security at Consolidated Electrical Distributors in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Consolidated Electrical Distributors locations?

Irving , Dallas , San Diego , Salt Lake City , Houston , Denver , Phoenix , Louisville , Los Angeles , Riverside , Springville , Raleigh , Austin , Columbus , Fremont , Seattle , Lexington-Fayette , Chicago , Spokane , Atlanta , Nashville , Kent , West Palm Beach , Tampa , Logan , Lincoln , Charlotte , Springdale , Evansville , Orange

Consolidated Electrical Distributors reviews

4.0

70% would recommend to a friend

(783 total reviews)

Kurt Lasher

92% approve of CEO

77% positive business outlook

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Consolidated Electrical Distributors has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 783 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Consolidated Electrical Distributors employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

783 reviews

4.0

Jun 5, 2013

Can be great place to work or terrible - depends on location

Staff auditor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Ethical and honest company, wants to do the right thing and take care of employees. Profit sharing is really good.

Cons

Each PC and/or dept is run like a small dictatorship. Most managers are excellent, but there is the chance of getting a crayon

4.0

Mar 17, 2013

You will hit a ceiling unless you can sell.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Unless you can sell, you will have to work like dog and make a fair wage.

Cons

Who knows how profit sharing is distributed.

4.0

Aug 4, 2012

Very good company with great vision.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very loyal company from what I have seen so far. They treat their employees well, provide paid holidays, etc and generally strive for an enjoyable working environment. The people at my PC from management on down are generally young which makes it far easier to relate and enjoy bosses, etc. Our company is the 3rd largest in the nation and always looking to expand which is a huge plus. I like that we never seem to be complacent where we are and always looking to grow.

Cons

Company tends to work against itself in large markets (i.e. PC's compete with one another instead of work together). Promotions appear to be very slow as well..in fact there really isn't much room to move up the ladder near as I can tell. Also, the computer system used is archaic and difficult-this company needs to join the new age and upgrade.

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Jobs at Consolidated Electrical Distributors

Industrial Automation Service Technician

Inside Sales Representative

Management Trainee Program